Tornado (Trophy Chapter Books (Paperback))

Tornado (Trophy Chapter Books (Paperback))

From Newbery Medal-winning author Betsy Byars comes a sweet, entertaining story that will touch the heart of dog lovers at any age.?his chapter book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8 who are ready to read independently. It?s a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.A tornado appears in the distance, and the family quickly gathers into the storm cellar. The storm rages outside, but Pete, the farmhand, knows this is the perfect time to tell his stories about a dog named Tornado.Blown into their lives by a twister when Pete was a boy, Tornado was no ordinary dog-he played card tricks, saved a turtle?s life, and had a rivalry with the family cat. Forgetting their fear, the family hangs on every word of Pete?s stories-both happy and sad-of this remarkable dog.From the Back CoverA tornado appears in the distance, and Pete, the farmhand, gathers everyone into the storm cellar. While they wait for the storm to pass, he tells the family about the dog dropped down by a tornado when Pete was a boy. Named Tornado, Pete?s pet was no ordinary dog -- he played card tricks, saved a turtle?s life, and had a rivalry with the family cat. By the time Pete tells all of Tornado?s lively stories, the storm has passed, and another family has been entertained by this very special dog.About the AuthorBetsy Byars is the author of many award-winning books for children, including The Summer of the Swans, a Newbery Medal winner. The Pinballs was an ALA Notable Book. She is also the author of Goodbye, Chicken Little; The Two-Thousand-Pound Goldfish; and the popular Golly Sisters trilogy.Doron Ben-Ami is an award winning illustrator living in Danbury Connecticut with his wife Hilary Kaufman/Ben-Ami and two children, Juilet and Jake. Mr. Ben-Ami studied art at Brooklyn College where he graduated Cum Laude in 1977 with a Bachelor of Fine Art. He subsequently served an apprenticeship with renowned figurative painter Philip Pearlstein. His work has appeared on numerous young adult and children's book covers, as well as national advertisements.